Speech and Language Therapist

NHS Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Line management and clinical oversight

Peer support culture

Service innovation opportunities

Collaborative SLT team

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join the Ninewells Hospital team in Dundee. You will manage voice, swallowing and communication difficulties in ENT and H&N cancer patients, working within an MDT to deliver high‑quality care and innovate services.

HCPC registered SLT with a collaborative approach is essential. The role offers 36 hours per week, permanent contract, and a supportive learning environment with supervision and opportunities for

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist
• Experience working as part of a team
• Commitment to education, innovation and collaborative working
• Passionate about clinical excellence and staff wellbeing

Responsibilities

• Lead on the assessment and management of complex voice, dysphagia and communication.
• Laryngectomy valve management
• Provide expert input into complex communication assessments and rehabilitation
• Deliver practice education to SLT students and support learning for AHP, nursing, and medical colleagues
• Participate in MDT clinics
• Lead on audit, service development, quality improvement
• Participate in peer support, clinical supervision, and appraisal processes
• Participate in instrumental assessments of swallowing (e.g. FEES/VFSS)

Skills

Teamwork

Education

HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SLT with advanced clinical skills in managing voice, swallowing and communication difficulties in ENT and H&N Ca patients. The successful candidate will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking MDT in Ninewells Hospital, contributing to high-quality care and service innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the assessment and management of complex voice, dysphagia and communication.
• Laryngectomy valve management
• Provide expert input into complex communication assessments and rehabilitation
• Deliver practice education to SLT students and support learning for AHP, nursing, and medical colleagues
• Participate in MDT clinics
• Lead on audit, service development, quality improvement
• Participate in peer support, clinical supervision, and appraisal processes
• Participate in instrumental assessments of swallowing (e.g. FEES/VFSS)

What We’re Looking For

• HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist
• Experienced in working as part of a team
• Committed to education, innovation, and collaborative working
• Passionate about clinical excellence and staff wellbeing

What We Offer

• Separate line management and clinical supervision to support strong clinical performance
• A culture of peer support, reflective practice, and professional development
• Opportunities to contribute to service innovation
• A welcoming and experienced SLT team with a strong ethos of collaboration

Hours of work are: 36 per week, permanent.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Informal enquiries to: Fiona MacAulay/Julie Ellis, Speech & Language Therapy, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. Telephone [phone]. [e-mail] or [e-mail]